How much did Stephen Thompson pocket for TKO’ing former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks in the show’s featured attraction? Less than half of what Nelson made at $48,000, with half coming via win bonus.

Please keep in mind, the numbers that get reported to the athletic commissions are only of what’s required. These figures do not include deductions for items such as licenses and taxes.

Additionally, they do not contain sponsorship money paid by Reebok or any bonuses from the UFC. These royalties can Fight Night bonuses, top secret discretionary bonuses, etc., which can oftentimes represent a substantial portion of a fighter’s total income.